Issue No: 6 by Goa Streets

Dining at Acacia | Sunburn 2014 | Living with Disability

Goa’s Rockin’

Music Scene

Friday, December 12, 2014

By Sanket Sharma & Richa Narvekar

here’s no better place to be in India in December than Goa. Along with Christmas and New Year’s, there are a great many festive events all over the state that make the tourist season the very picture of vibrant. All kinds of restaurants, public gardens and hotels hold events to celebrate the much awaited tourist season, dressing up their respective spaces as best as they can, as if to go to a big happy wedding. But even with all the food and drink and people, what would that wedding be without music? As music lovers and a residents of Goa, we are always excited to go out and find the new music that the big touristic Goan wedding brings every year. In recent times, however, the music runs pretty much year round. And Goa

Music in the Sunny State is becoming more and more a hub of sorts for musicians and artists. A quick glance at the current music scene in Goa reveals several niche acts and their respective niche audiences, which are in fact quite diverse. From psytrance parties in Anjuna to blues-jazz improv in Betalbatim, Goa suddenly seems to have it all. From the late 1970s, Goa has been synonymous with psychedelic trance, often dubbed 'Goa Trance'. It’s a genre of music that is now well known all over the world. The pioneers of this movement are many TURN TO PAGE 5

4 Music & Nightlife music & nightlife | 3 Music Scene in Goa

food & drink | 7 Aroma’s of Awadh at Masala Art

citizen journalism | 9 License to Kill

feature | 11 Living with Disability

feature | 12 Sunburn’14’s Exciting Line-up

what's on | 14 Events in Goa

arts & entertainment | 16 10 Best Books of 2014

Dec 13 BEBO’S KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Ring with laughter and fun as your little ones tumble down the bouncy castle, chase the clown and get enchanted by the magician. And as their painted faces gleam with joy, Santa will bring gifts for the naughty or nice! Unlimited food and drinks to party on. At Palace Lawns, Grand Hyatt, Bambolim 4 pm to 7.30 pm +91 832 301 1234 Edouard Von Shaeke Bahri Djinn(Traum280, Invad3r) Dave King (Full Moon Party Koh Phangan) Shaun Moses ( Liquid Sky) At Water Lounge, Little Vagator Beach 9 pm onwards +91 9702025555 Electric Zoo Techno Night With Kryxtof, Raimund imo, Nelio in The Mix, Christ Burstein At Katzen suppe Goa, Vagator Beach Road 10 pm +91 8411932015

Dec 14 The White Party With Mouhini, Christ Burstein, Shaun Moses, Tejas Dress Code: Strickly White At Marbela Beach, Morjim 7 pm onwards +91 9158881180/85 Bricks N Beats 25th Anniversary of the Berlin wall collapse With Rummy Sharma, Dada Disco, Peter Berg Soma Project At Teso Waterfront, Siolim 6 pm +91 9822395522 Christmas Concert The festive cheer with works by Torelli, Dvorak, J C Bach and others. All are welcome and entry in free. At Santa Cruz Church, Panjim 6:45 pm onwards +91 832 2224642

Dec 27 to Dec 29

feature | 18 Farmer’s Market Debut at Grand Hyatt Goa

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International Artists at Art Escape Fashion Night/Ladies Night at Grand Hyatt

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Robotic Vaccum Cleaners & Oriental Treat at Republic of Noodles

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Poolside Retreat at Clematis & Garden of Dreams at Grand Hyatt

Sunburn Goa 2014 Sunburn Goa is back in 2014 for its 8th year with the most explosive DJs. The festival promises to deliver the biggest celebration to EDM fans in Goa’s sun soaked beaches and stunning shorelines. This year’s main stage will feature an impressive 200-foot structure - the largest ever stage construction in Asia. At Vagator beach.

Dec 27 to Dec 30 VH1 Supersonic 2014 The stage is set for the most-iconic DJs from across the globe to perform at this year`s festival. The lineup this year includes; Above and Beyond, Aly & Fila, Andrea Olivia, Pearl, Tuhin Mehta, Vachan Chinappa and many more.. At Candolim beach.

December 2014 at Art Chamber Programme Schedule for Art Chamber On Dec 12 Shibani Sur - Indian Classic Vocals, Harmonium Dec 13 The Banjara Quartet Does a Gypsy Jazz Outfit comprise musicians from various parts of the world. On Dec 18 Colleen Athparia - Western Classical, Piano At Art Chamber, Calangute @ 8 pm +91 9823217435

Every Monday

LIVE MUSIC How about live music and sea food? Catch Wahida Carmen Gomes live on vocals. The Fisherman’s Wharf, Cavelossim 7. 30 pm onwards +91 832 2871317 Karaoke Mondays Jive to your own tunes at Karaoke night with Sabby. The Backyard, Sangolda 8 pm onwards +91 9158372533

Every Tuesday

Extraordinary Nights Make your Tuesdays extraordinary with Emmanuel Antao. Gawin’s Restaurant, Varca 9:00 pm onwards +91 9822177179

Every Wednesday

Wednesday - Ladies Night / Fashion Night Meet at the Fire Place for a complimentary welcome drink. Enjoy a midweek break with special themes on haute couture (trendsetting fashions) and beauty sessions and a 50% discount on food and drinks at The Verandah. Then end the night with live music at Capiz Bar with Jovan & Thelma. At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm till late 91 832 301 1234 Karaoke Night Bring out the nightingale in you at karaoke with Ashley. Route 66, Panjim 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm +91 9623922796 Deafbeat The Headphone Party At Cleopatra Resort, Palolem Beach 9 pm onwards +91 832 324 5473

Every Thursday

Enjoy the Happy offer with Happy Hours along with Live Musical Performances Buy 1 + Get 1 Indian Drinks! At Clematis Boutique Hotel, Candolim +91 8381043266 Karaoke Night Host: Saby At Cohiba, Lighthouse Road, Sinquerim 9 pm onwards +91 7722031222 Thursday Sizzling Karaoke Nite Discover the hidden “Indian Idol” in you with Saby Fernandez. Kudos, Chogm Road, Porvorim 7:30 pm onwards +91 832 6510565 Silent Disco With DJ Mr. R & Flakey Spinning EDM. Nothing ‘silent’ about this disco (unless you’re wearing headphones, that is). Alpha Bar, Palolem 9:00 pm onwards +91 9890281505

Every Friday

Live Music   Music Guru presenting new artists from around the world jamming to blues, jazz and even rock n roll.   Guru Club, St Anthony prise north Anjuna   9:00 pm to midnight  +91 9823383257 | 9960956691 Freaky Friday Don’t freak out. It’s just another party place. The Peters Pub, Utorda Beach Road Gates open at 7:00 pm +91 9922909432

Reggae Friday Rejoice the laid back chilled out vibe with Graeme Hamilton Laguna, Anjuna 7:30 pm +91 832 227 4131

Every Saturday

‘Nacho’ Dance Night  A floor breaking mix of Hip Hop, House and Retro music Guru Club, Anjuna 10:00 pm onwards  +91 9960956691 Saturday Night – Music on Fire Have drinks and snacks with your friends and family around the fire with live music, before you head out to Saturday night market or Goan nightlife At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 9 pm till midnight. +91 832 301 1234 Saturday Nite Jive Jive to the best of rock and retro classics in a rather electronic tone with Alcatrazz Cheenos, Baga Bridge, Baga +91 8806564991 Silent Noise Party With DJs Husman, Sam & Azgar Find out which one is true. The silence or the noise?  Neptune Point, Palolem 8:00 pm to 4:00 am. +91 9822584968

On-going

North16 Unplugged @ North16 Bar North16 Bar is playing fabulous tunes all week long! From Mellow Mondays to Jazz and Blues Saturdays, from Rock n Roll Wednesdays to Indipop Thursdays, North16 Bar has all the best gigs in town. Enjoy unlimited alcohol packages starting at Rs.499/-, So Drink and Dance all night long. 7:30pm onwards. North 16, Calangute +91 832 674 5423/5421 Cavala Every Wednesday: Cavala Acoustic Latin Retro Every Friday: Tidal Wave Every Saturday: Piano played by Bosco Cavala, Calangute - Baga Road, Baga 8:30 pm onwards. +91 832 2276090 Cantare There’s live music on Thursday. The place fills up with locals (not many tourists), and its non-beach location nestled amid the Portuguese-inspired architecture of Saligao adds to the great vibe. Cantare, Saligao 8:00 pm onwards. +91 832 2409461 The Park, Calangute Every Monday: Retro Night By Jus Leo Every Wednesday: Music Love & Peace By DJ Colin Every Thursday: Retro Night Every Friday: Karaoke Night with KDJ Tony Every Saturday: Ladies Night with DJ Sunil and Tania The Park, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 8805028194, +91 832 2267600

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Friday, December 12, 2014

between organisers, and of the kind of money that can be made from it. In the last few years, these extraordinary EDM festivals have attracted tens of thousands of revelers from all over India. Being seen at Sunburn has almost become a status marking rite, signifying a new ‘cool’ that young metro dwellers in India, flock to Goa to achieve. Tarun Shahani from Mumbai, an independent DJ who has played at Sunburn

From page 3 'druggie' foreigners who were drawn to India by its spirituality and to Goa by its untouched beauty. Goa Gil, a personality who’s been interviewed for several Goa documentary films on hippie culture, is one of the ‘grandaddies’ of this music in Goa. His work has spawned many eclectic 'electric' projects. Although the full-moon raves where this kind of music was born are not easily accessible anymore, the music has evolved into electric lounge and mainstream club acts that can be found not only in Anjuna but throughout the state. The ‘disco’ legends of Goa, Titos and Mambos arose in the wake of the psytrance movement and opened the door to mainstream club music. upper middle class Goan youth

and the occasional Russian tourist. Their legendary status and the evolution of the Baga tourist scene now sees them play Bollywood remixes as a norm these days, catering to the new crowd of disco-loving Indian tourists. These two gave rise to an assortment of little clubs all over North Goa and now also in the fast developing South, which plays the same popular, mainstream music that can be found in clubs all over the world. They host mostly homegrown DJs and have made Dj-ing a very viable profession amongst young Goan youth. There’s almost one in every family today! The ‘electric party’scene is kept alive in Goa today by festivals like Sunburn and now SuperSonic. This year, they will apparently take place at more or less the same time, which gives a clear indication of the kind of competition that occurs

for the last 5 years, talked to us about the musical side of the events. He will perform a 2-hour set on day two at SuperSonic, playing psy trance and techno. He says, “I’m quite excited about the lineup at the festival this year. It’s one of the best we’ve had at SuperSonic.” This year will feature international artists like the Stantun Warriors (UK), Hollen (Europe), Karl Craig, Heartrobe and Goldie.

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6 Music & Nightlife DJ duo Pig & Dan to set console on fire at Marbela Beach White Party

From page 4 Parallel to the club and electro scene is the newly bloomed blues-jazz-indie music scene, encouraged largely by Art Escape in Benaulim (South Goa). Art Escape has been a haven for many independent blues artists like Cliff de Souza , Elvis Lobo and Shane Ballantine and has helped their music proliferate to an audience beyond the stray indie enthusiast. They recently held two big music festivals in Goa, one, a two-day indie music festival in Verna, one of a kind and probably the first indie fest in Goa, featuring musicians from all over Asia. They also held a jazz festival of 3 days, from the 28th to 30th November, another extraordinary event. Apart from this, they hold regular live music nights on Saturdays at Baywatch in South Goa, which feature singer songwriter original music and covers of much loved alternative bands, often from out of state. Pop-up bands and musical acts of this genre proliferate during the run of the Arpora Saturday night Bazaar as well, which sees very interesting and inspiring seasonal collaborations between touring international artists and local ones. The Bazaar in 2012 saw a collaboration between a French electric duo and a young Indian folk singer which had the entire audience enraptured with an electronic ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram’, complete with a fire dancers for a side act. This music caters to those in search of ‘true music’, the ones who understand music not only at a sensual, but also an intellectual level. Says Cliff DeSouza, one of the prominent musicians on the indie-blues-jazz scene, “I love playing the blues on the acoustic guitar, it feels more raw and authentic than the electric”. Another up-and-coming talent to look out for this season in Goa is Rupa Rao, with her unique and haunting blend of

eastern and western elements. The effort that the blues and jazz artists put in while popularising their own genres in Goa, has also opened doors for other musical genres. One often hears of one-off Trip Hop and Noise performances in remote corners of the tourist belt. Joanne, Anina and Joe and Vijay Xavier are other artists to watch out for in this genre. They appear at places like Shamba and SeaRock in Anjuna and One Degree in Vagator. Goan jazz legend Colin D’Cruz has done as much as anyone to further the cause of jazz and blues in the state, both through his music and his website chronicling the best

No one hosts an exclusive party quite like Marbela Beach Resort. The stunning beach-side property in Morjim has announced its sensational Ola Fiesta Blanca – The White Party – to jump start a season of pulsating parties featuring world renowned artists. Slated for December 14, 2014 from 6pm onwards, the caressing shores of north Goa will infuse a Mediterranean resort-style ambience to the scene. With chic white décor and beautiful people, Marbela Beach Resort’s white parties have been the talk of the town each year. This time, the highlights of the show will be performances by international DJ duo Pig & Dan, and Drums On Live! Pig & Dan have created a signature style in the electronic music scene. Since the turn of the century, these two phenomenal acts have combined forces to create tracks that have raised the bar on ‘top lists’ around the world. jazz and blues artists in Goa (jazzgoa. com). The third and most clearly defined musical space in Goa is the ‘nostalgia’ space. Almost every family in Goa also has a guitarist, perhaps stemming from the colonial tradition of including music in every pupil’s compulsory education. Every upper class Casa in Colonial Goa had a music room, and almost every family today with colonial history has a resident musician. These music aficionados often pursue music part time, giving their main attention to the family business or to more socially ‘approved’ professions like law and medicine. But this part-time energy itself is enough to sustain several 3 to 5 piece bands that practice in garages and private living rooms throughout the year and play at weddings and events during the ‘season’. During this tourist season, not only the seasonal restaurants but the year round restaurants too, open their doors to these bands and to other ‘live music’ acts which are often not live at all, but consist of ‘one-man bands’ and lone singers armed with their karaoke collection. They usually set up for a 3-hour set at a restaurant, often rotating at 2-3 popular joints in the week. The key to the popularity of these ‘artists’ lies not in their originality or risk taking approach, but in the fact that they know just what to play to revive the nostalgia that the local Goan public holds so dear. Year after year, from the late 1980s on, Goans flock to the sounds of ‘Feeling hot hot hot’, ‘Everything I do’, ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and ‘Give me hope Joanna’ that are played in every restaurant, at every event and at every New Year’s Eve, and delivered in a way that is as similar as possible to the original track. And the public never tires of it. New party numbers that are the flavour of the year, ranging from Daler Mehendi’s

‘Bolo Tararara’ to ‘Gangnam Style’ are added and dropped every year depending on their popularity with the crowd. It is interesting to see that The Eagles and Bryan Adams have persevered on these ‘Goa Top 10’populist set lists for decades while they’ve lost their standing in much of the rest of the world! Every December sees the return of countless NRI families and working youth that want nothing more than to relive the days gone by, to the sounds of the same ‘feel good’ songs that played in those beautiful days of their youth. It is this crowd that provides the reliable audience to the opportunist ‘karaoke’ live musicians. When asked why he plays music, Andrew Norman, a British musician who visits Goa every year, doesn’t spout endless intellectual soliloquies about music, but simply says, “I likes to make people dance'’. Spaces like Cavalla in Baga and Sofala in Nerul are platforms for musicians who also play populist nostalgia, but often with a more ‘classy’ twist. Sofala has opened its doors to many a jazz improv band that plays originals, too, but Cavalla tends to stay in the mainstream genre, catering to returning locals and to tourists who want just to let their hair down, dance and have a good time, and don’t really care about originality of composition. Restaurants and event spaces all over Goa that cater to this crowd see bands that perform mostly cover songs in a very ‘homage’ fashion. This music aims at creating an environment rather than at making musical history. And it hardly matters if that environment is the same across the ages and across restaurants. Goa never gets tired of this fare. Along with the usual Cafreal and Butter Garlic, it forms their staple diet! But nevertheless,with exposure to many new channels for music like YouTube and a growing array of local establishments not afraid to experiment, the musical palate in Goa is growing new taste buds, and becoming more multi dimensional. 

Friday, December 12, 2014

Keeping Alive The Richest Traditions of Awadhi Cuisine Not All North Indian Food Is Created Equal By Shubham Gupta

uarded by the Himalayas and nurtured by the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, Awadh in its time was the perfect place to establish a kingdom. Located in the northern plains of what is today Uttar Pradesh, Awadh was more than just a fertile mass of land and a strategic location for battle. The fertility yielded in agriculture and agriculture yielded in food that still is considered one of the richest cuisines in all of India. Visitors to Lucknow (the epicentre of Awadhi cuisine), of course, would have no problem finding Awadhi delights that are true to their Mughlai roots. But what about visitors to our fun and sunny Goa? In a tourist belt riddled with fakes, wannabes and culinary imposters of every sort, enter Masala Art, the delightful new restaurant at the Acacia Luxury Hotel in Candolim that most definitely stays loyal to the eminently royal flavours of Awadh. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Bisnu, the offerings here are fit not just for a Goan foodie, an Indian tourist or a

foreign sojourner, but for a Mughlai king himself. Awadhi cuisine can be dated back to the time when India was first invaded by the Mughals, and it contains many influences from Mughlai cooking techniques and spices. It’s known for the ‘dum’ technique of cooking marinated meats over a slow fire. And it is world famous for such dishes as kebab, biryani, keema and nihari. Allow me, if you will, to take you through a small virtual field trip through the Awadhi kitchen at Masala art, which is emerging as one of the top North Indian restaurants in Goa. It’s located in the bustling main beach road in Candolim inside the highly inviting Acacia Hotel (home to a number of interesting restaurants featuring cuisine from different parts of the world). Chef Bisnu works his culinary magic so that you can truly grasp the flavours behind the history of Awadh. The field trip begins with a rich and flavourful soup loaded with almond paste and the flavour of cardamom. The cardamom complements the almonds seamlessly; it breaks through with a perfectly appetising texture and

nutritious vegetable stock. Our guides in the kitchen call it ‘Badam Aur Elaichi Ka Shorba’. Next up in today’s expedition is an appetiser called ‘Dahi ke Kebab’, a crispy yet tender kebab made out of hung-curd, ginger, Bengal gram, green chillies, chaat masala, cardamom and other Indian spices. Served with a refreshing cilantro and mint chutney, the kebabs were soft and the curd boasted an unusual tanginess. Moving on to the main course, Chef Bisnu prepares a rich speciality called Hasrat-e-Husn, consisting of thick saffron-rich quorma gravy with perfectly carved heart shaped pieces of paneer. How he stuffed the dry fruits inside the whole piece of paneer is a mystery. Alongside you may try the Dal Makhanwali (Makhani), black lentils cooked overnight with fenugreek enriched with fresh cream and Murghaloo, and the chicken tikka with stir fired baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, green chillies and traditional pickled spices. The loaded offerings would go perfectly well with breads straight out

from a traditional tandoor. Some of the major breads you will find here are warqi paratha (made out of flaky refined floor), Kandhari Naan (bread stuffed with nuts and topped with chopped green onions), and tandoori roti. To cleanse your palate while switching between the mains, you can try a spoonful of burrani raita, yogurt with Kashmiri red chilli powder and garlic. The showstopper of the Awadhi field trip is something Chef Bisnu calls Zauk e Shahi, which technically is Gulab Jamun (deep fried condensed milk dumplings) on a bed of chilled rabri. Try this and you will never think of Gulab Jamun in quite the same way. So if you don’t have the time to go up north (WAY north), just head to north Goa, look for Acacia (situated on the Fort Aguada Road) and relive the historic significance of the flavours of Awadh. 

8 Food & Drink Every Tuesday Goan Market Nights Experience authentic Goan dining in a vibrant market scenario with dancers showing off their traditional moves and local artisans displaying their talent in the form of lovely handicrafts and pottery. Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800

Every Thursday Dine In The Dark At Spice Studio Give your eyes a break while your other senses lead the way to a rather special dining experience. Enjoy an Indian thali in the dark at the award winning specialty restaurant, Spice Studio. PRICE: INR 900++ (food only) At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda 7.30 pm Onwards +91 832 2746800 Thursday - Seafood Night Market For a 'Grand Goan Night Market' ambience with artefacts, jewellery and handicraft stalls. Select from a variety of seafood delicacies and enjoy the unlimited fresh catch of the day, combined with live entertainment. At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm to 11:30 pm +91 832 3011510

Every Saturday

Barbeque Nights - With Caroline Treat yourself to assorted grilled delights from the live barbeque and more while losing yourself in the melodies of Caroline’s saxophone. Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800

Brunches Every Sunday Sunday Brunches@ 899/head Burger Pizzas Beer Salads Cocktails Desserts House – Spirits Beverages At Cheenos, Baga 12 pm to 4 pm +91 8806564991 Champagne Brunch Begin your brunch with lobster and Champagne, then proceed towards five interactive kitchens – the salad counter, Indian, Italian, Grills and end at the dessert station. Pool is accessible to brunch guests, while your little ones enjoy various activities at Camp Hyatt. At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 1 pm to 4 Pm +91 832 3011510 Lazy Sunday Lunches With Acacio A welcome, lazy Sunday lunch that includes a generous spread of high-quality cuisine and foot-tapping music by Acacio.  Rs 1499 all inclusive food and house beverages  At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda  +91 832 2746800 Brunch at Cantina Bodega This is one of the more interesting spots in town to have a meal. Under the supervision of Vandana Naik, a former top chef in New York City and easily one of Goa’s most notable culinary experts, there’s a wide variety of delights on offer, including pizzas, soups, salads, hummus and meat balls, plus an eclectic mix of Indian, Mediterranean and other world cuisines. That’s not to mention the desserts, another top draw here. Noon to 4 pm At Cantina Bodega, Sunaparanta, Panjim. +91 832 2421315

Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950 ++ with unlimited drinks Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm +91 8805028194

Baga, Calangute & Around Go With the Flow Brazillian, Mediterranean, Fusion In an enchanting location on the Baga river bank, offering stunning views of the river, and sea beyond. Oh did we mention? The food’s really good, too. Chef Guto from Brazil really knows what he’s doing. We mean it. At Calangute, Baga +91 7507771556

Biryani Palace Goan, North Indian Take a wild guess what this place specializes in? (Hint: let your eyes wander up two lines to the place’s NAME! No shit, Sherlock!) At Anjuna beach Road, Anjuna 11 am to midnight +918323257586 Blue Tao Italian & Seafood Organic Food Ever notice how many places these days are touting their ‘organic’ food? We’ll take their word for it. At Anjuna Beach Rd, Anjuna 9 am to 11 pm. +918975061435 Coba Indian, Grills, Seafood It’s at a five-star hotel so how bad can it be? At Double Tree by Hilton, Arpora 10 am to 11 pm +91 832 66556672

Fiesta Beach Shack Dinner: Every night 6pm onwards except Tuesdays. Lunch: on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm onwards. First there was Fiesta. And now Fiesta Beach Shack. They’re both excellent. Highly recommended. Owner Yello Mehra, herself a show stopper, is part of the draw. At Tito's Road, Baga +91 9822104512

A Varanda   Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai.  Check out the seafood platter, fish curry rice, chicken cafreal and beaf Xacutti.   7 am to 11 pm   At Resort Marinha Dourada, Arpora  +91 832 2276780/ 84

Casandre Goan, Indian, Chinese and European Set in an attractive old Goan house, this restaurant serves steaks, sizzlers and Goan seafood. At Calangute Beach Road, Calangute 9 am to midnight +91 832 9453243/ +91 9890467062

Alcove Restaurant & Bar Chinese, Goan, Italian, North Indian & Seafood Dine on chilled avocado and prawn salad, or get stuffed with the prawn stuffed calamari. At Ozrant Beach, Anjuna 8 am onwards +918322274491/2273349

Curry Leaf Chinese, European, Goan, North Indian and world cuisine. A good place to grab a bite after hours. At Hotel Calangute Towers, Calangute +91 832 6636000

Avalon Sunset Bar & Restaurant   Goan, Indian, Chinese, Seafood & European   Some popular orders like paneer pasanda, fish masala, chicken vindaloo, seafood pasta, seafood sizzlers.   At Anjuna Beach, Anjuna   8.30 am to midnight   +91 9822586268

A Reverie  European, Asian   One of the finer establishments in the state. Popular dishes are seared fillet steak tournedos, smoked Australian duck breast, insalata caprese, basil oil, baby bocconcini, smoked tuna, chicken liver pate.  At Holiday street, Calangute 7 pm to 12 am.   +919823174927 /+919823505550

Anjuna & Around Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Italian Some of the best Italian food in the state. Tastes the way someone’s grandma in Sicily might book it. Definitely worth checking out. Also try the wood-fired pizzas. At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora +91 832 2267300 Guru Bar  Chinese, European, Goan, Indian and Italian. Great food, great music, chilled out ambience. What more can you ask for? At Praisevaddo, Anjuna  7.30 am to midnight   +91 832 2273319 Ciao Bella Restaurant Authentic Italian food The décor is charming and romantic, and the ambiance, relaxed and inviting. At Assagao Badem Road, Assagao +91 832 2273065/ +91 9767557673 Frangipani Global Cuisine Start with the chicken satay- skewered chicken grilled in Chinese marinade. At Sun Village, Fankwadi, Arpora 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 2279409/14

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Candolim The Clematis Aqua Maritime Mouth watering Seafood Speciality with Mock tails and Cocktails by The Pool Side. Hookah Lounge: Enjoy the flovors of Hookah with Wine, Beer and Tandoori Snacks At The Clematis Boutique Hotel, Candolim 12 pm to 6 pm +91 9582409058 Acacia Luxury Hotel Izgara Restaurant Mediterranean An open air roof top restaurant serves mouth-watering charcoal grilled food with a breathtaking view At H.No 586/a, Sequeira Vaddo, Candolim +91 832 6714777/ +91 832 2489361 Off The Wall Mediterranean, Continental & Experimental Is it a Bistro? Is it an art gallery? No, it’s Off The Wall. With a crisp bistro menu and everyday specials, the paintings and other arty stuff to gawk at is just a cherry on top. Look out for a rocking live performance by the ‘Nomads’ on 17th of December and an exclusive art exhibition from 19th-23rd of December only At Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim +91 9225546895/+91 9820083497/+919823289123

Palms n Sands: With a view so mesmerising that the only thing that will compete for your attention is the food. Located bang on the shores of Arabian Sea, Palms n Sands has been catering a stupendous blend of Goan, North Indian and Continental cuisines along with refreshing cocktails since 1989. Dando, Candolim Beach, Bardez – Goa (T) 0832-2479171 (M) 9822149629

Republic Of Noodles Republic of Noodles, the panAsian award winning restaurant, showcases the best of popular food from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia and Myanmar in a stylish and contemporary ambience that is both welcoming and sophisticated, making dining here a truly pleasurable experience. At Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Goa 11:30 am to 3 pm &7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 3988188, +91 832 3912006 Casa Sea Shell Chinese, European, Indian, Seafood The European fare tastes excellent and is mostly made up of steaks At Vaddy, Candolim. 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 2489131/ +91 832 2489555 Addah   Indian & Barbeque  Enjoy the sea view deck on the beach and the soft music of a live two-piece band, with appealing cuisine.   At The O Hotel, Candolim   7 pm to 10.30 pm  +91 832 3047000/ 9/ +91 9890800073 Barbeque and Grill North Indian, seafood, grills Live entertainment Seafood Bazaar is on Monday and Wednesday At Fortune Select Regina, Candolim 7.30 pm to 11 pm +918323988444 Beach House Goan, Portuguese & Seafood A Goan specialty restaurant that was long the base of the renowned chef Rego. At Vivanta Holiday Village, Sinquerim 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm. +918326645858 Bob’s Inn  Goan Something of a Goan institution, this place offers up some fine curry rice and other satisfying fare. At Calangute-Candolim road, Candolim  11.30 am to 3.30 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm   +91 832 2489402 Bon Appetite Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai  Check out the crab in butter garlic sauce or the seafood platter  Near Vivanta holiday village, Sinquerim  11 am to 11 pm . +91 832 2479477

Panjim & Around O Goa Authentic Goan Relax by the pool with live music provided by bands and guest DJs. Keep it low key or groove into the wee hours on weekends. At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim 11 am to 11 pm. +91 832 222 6292

Mirch Masala Indian With a menu that’s as expansive as your appetite, you’ll discover just how far you can stretch the boundaries of taste. At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim 12 pm to 3 pm & 7 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832 222 6292 Route 66 Smoke House n Grill From the owners of Tin Tin in Vagator, this joint offers up extremely well prepared American fare like burgers, pizza, steak and ribs. At Fontainhas, opp. Patto Bridge, Panjim From 12 pm to 11.30 pm +91 9623922796/ +91 8805389714 Aunty Maria Coffee & Bites Available Fresh home-made breads, cakes, chocolates and cookies At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim +91 832 2226291 Goenchin Chinese, Pan Asian Yes the Chinese food here is Indian-ized. But is that necessarily a bad thing? It depends on your taste. At Mandovi apartment, Dr Dada Vaidya Road, Near Mahalaxmi Temple Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8322227614 Casabela Continental, European A cosy place to chill out with family, this establishment in Porvorim has been around since the 70s and has good pizzas Off Chogm Rd, Porvorim 7 am to 11 pm. +91832241558 Mum’s Kitchen Goan Among the best upscale Goan cuisine in Panjim, drawing from Goa’s Christian and Hindu traditions. At Panjim-Miramar Rd 11 am to 11pm. +91 9822175556

Margao & Around Brews & Bakes Brewing Smiles & Baking Memories At Shop No: 250, Abade Faria Road, Comba, Margao. +91 8308800080 brewsnbakes@live.com Café Mardi Gras Goan, North Indian, coffee & snacks. Panfried Pomfret Recheado, Chicken Xacutti, Pork Vindaloo and Goan Fish Curry are some of the popular offerings. At Holiday Inn Resort, Cavelossim All-day. +91 832 2871303 Café Tato Vegetarian All day pure vegetarian eatery. Menu offers puribhaji and lunch in Goan style At Apna Bazaar complex, Margao  7 am to 10 pm. +91 832 2736014

Canacona Ourem 88 French, Italian The charming and intimate courtyard seating area adds to the experience of sampling the seasonally inspired bistro menu. Behind Rococo Pelton, Palolem +91 86 98 827679 Casa Fiesta Mexican The menu is comprehensive, with Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fajitas and other Mexican dishes. Does it taste exactly the way Mexican food is supposed to taste? You be the judge. 8.30 am to 11 pm   At Palolem Beach Road, Goa  +91 9823928548

Citizen Journalism 9

Friday, December 12, 2014

By Eran Niv

Global Status Report on road safety in 2010 said India had the highest number of road accidents, with the number reaching a staggering 130,037. Second is China, which recorded just over half that number, at 70,134, and Brazil coming in third, with 36,499 accidents. Of course, in India’s case this is only the number of accidents that are officially reported, so the real number is even higher. Here in Goa, every year thousands of additional vehicles appear on the roads. In 2012 Goa had total of 7,90,000, and by 2013 it added 76,000 cars, for a total of 8,66,000 vehicles. The National Crime Records Bureau reported that in 2012, there were 4,288 accidents in Goa with 302 fatalities. And a year later Goa experienced 4,293 road accidents, with 269 fatalities. That’s a death on the road every 33 hours! Yes overall one can agree that the roads are getting slowly better in Goa. Unfortunately, however, the size of the cars and engines are growing faster than the infrastructure needed to support them. A 40-foot container truck must have much stronger asphalt and better engineered curves to support its size and speed. In addition, drivers’ attitudes don’t change much. It would be nice if authorities understood that even more important than fines would be a focus on education and awareness to improve driving habits. South Goa residents experience many odd things on the roads, such as a leftturn curve on the highway that in time has been converted into to a four-way junction, with no proper signs or speed

limit. It’s a place known to locals as “Char Rasta”. Drivers and residents report that local buses stop in the middle of the junction to pick up or drop passengers, interfering with the traffic and creating a blind spot for drivers and pedestrians who try to cross the street. Several accidents have been seen at this spot. The junction is the main crossing to the beach areas, and also leads to the five-star Lalit hotel. After crossing this dangerous junction, Lalit’s guests must face a backbreaking crumbling road for the next few kilometres, before reaching the resort (where at this point a little relaxation is necessary!). The narrow road is elevated above rice fields, making it even scarier as at some points falling would entail a two- to three-metre drop. The Lalit PR manager informs that the hotel itself has been working with authorities for the past two years to have the road fixed. The tender passed and work was supposed to begin in October but didn’t. Now this manager is afraid that political changes will cause even further delay. Personally, for me the lack of understanding or awareness is exemplified by the local buses. No use of indicators, dangerous and reckless driving, unnecessary usage of high beams, stopping in the middle of the road or just using their ear-piercing horn cause me to shiver every time I see a bus ramming down the road. Last year a shop owner in Palolem, Ms. Sablin, was one of many to be forced off the Palolem beach road by a racing bus. Luckily she moved in time as she almost ended in a side ditch with her scooter. When she filed an official complaint with police, the officer told her that unfortunately not enough people

complain in order to make a real change. Do big vehicle drivers fully understand the responsibility they hold for other people’s lives? Another major problem, of course, is something every responsible driver in Goa laments: the overuse of high beams at night. High beams blind drivers moving in the opposite direction, and should not be used as a default. They are to be used on unlit roads where there is no oncoming traffic. And that’s not to mention unmarked speed breakers, which are responsible for a great many traffic fatalities each year in Goa. Many of these breakers do not meet official guidelines for height, width and signage, and it’s no wonder so many people have died because of these bumps that are meant to save lives but instead end up taking them. India is the biggest democracy in the world. Change can happen but not by accepting the situation as is. To make change, we need to understand that things can be different, roads can be widened and properly marked, drivers can use indicators, car horns can be regulated, high beams can be used sparingly, speed breakers can be marked and

pedestrians can have safe crossing. A great example of how to do things correctly is Panjim. On many streets, sidewalks are in place and road signs are in use. Walking or driving in the city, if not exactly a delight, is no nightmare either. So if you are experiencing any offensive behaviour or a dangerous situation, bring it up, don’t accept it, make the change, ask why and try to create a better neighborhood for yourself and others. Buses should use indicators and stop only in designated areas, and large vehicles should give right of way to scooters and pedestrians. Kindness on the roads can be achieved! Heard on the Streets is an initiative by Goa Streets inviting readers to write about issues they’re passionate about. If you have something you’d like to write about, send us your story or story idea at streets@goastreets.com

Feature 11

Friday, December 12, 2014

By Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello

Life is a precious gift, and that doesn’t have to change just because a person is disabled. Psychologist Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello delves into various problems faced by the disabled, importance of family support and community efforts that can make the world a better place for them.

s I was buying leafy spinach from my regular vendor, I was overwhelmed with the sight of her right limb that stopped short at the elbow. The vendor cajoled me to buy a dozen bananas and I gave in to her subtle demands, overcome by empathy for the disabled who eke their living. We may not realize the challenges of the disabled, the paraplegic who cannot walk/run, the autistic child who requires special schooling, the blind individual who cannot appreciate the beauty of the rainbow, or the individual whose speech impairment keeps her from her dream job. To quote the great scientist Stephen Hawking who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, “It is a waste of time to be angry about my disability. One has to get on with life and I haven’t done badly. People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining. ” Here are a few cases where disability has not interfered with important life decisions, be it marriage or employment or creative pursuits. The names have been changed to respect their privacy. Patricia, now in her 50s says, “Joseph, my husband met with a (major) accident when we were engaged. Though my parents coaxed me to marry someone else, I just couldn’t get myself to do that. I knew what I was getting myself into. Joseph has to move in a wheelchair at all times, and I had to give up on many family gatherings and functions to avoid sarcastic and hurtful

comments from others.” Or take the case of polio-affected Samantha, who never let her condition keep her from leading a productive life. She says, “Ever since I was a little child, I found it difficult to manage simple things like carrying heavy things or parcels in my hands or even dressing.” She continues, “As I grew up, I have got used to my handicap. I passed my graduation in Arts and got a government job as a clerk.” Her dad says, “She loves gardening and spends most of her leisure hours pottering in the garden.” He adds that he and his wife continue to look after her needs, both physical and emotional. Frederika Menezes, a cerebral palsy patient who lives her life in a wheelchair, has written 2 books - ‘The Portrait’ (collection of poems) and ‘The Pepperns and wars of the mind’ (fiction/ fantasy novel). A 28-year-old, Neena, married her sweetheart of 5 years. She says, “My marriage began at the altar saying ‘I do’ to a man whom many referred to as cripple. I have been married for about 6 years now. My husband cannot walk and though his movements

are restricted, I have no regrets. Every day is a new day and a big challenge. I have a 2-year-old healthy daughter.” Many of these families with differently abled children/family members have made life-long adjustments. Marlene Ritchie, an international educator in her published work (2013) says, “Families must learn to tolerate, accept and hopefully celebrate children who are not what they originally had in mind.” Clifford De Silva, a psychologist from Navelim says, “A father of a girl born without legs and only two short stumps for hands said to me, ‘She does not think that she is abnormal. I will bring her up to think and believe in all that she can achieve rather than what she can’t.” Adds Clifford, “I was very impressed with the father’s words. That is the best attitude that a family can adopt to foster independence in a child while supporting her/him emotionally.” “Today, the same girl kneads flour, can stitch clothes and has two hollow wooden legs which she wears with straps from her shoulders. She has passed her SSCE via National Open School and took bakery as one of her subjects,” remarks Clifford. Though the differently abled face many challenges such as discrimination, segregation and isolation, they can cope with their disabilities by finding employment, or exploring their talents. Community interventions have been directed to provide better facilities for the disabled and create awareness among the general public. Disability Rights Association of Goa, headed by Avelino De Sa has been working for the upliftment of the disabled. From holding protest dharnas for insensitivity

towards the disabled to fighting for their rights such as parking in public places, this organization is planning to launch massive awareness campaign for the promotion of inclusion of persons with disability in the society on 3rd December, it being World Disabled Day. Jacinta Santamaria’s (special educator) short film on autism won the 2nd place in the ‘We Care International Film Festival Award’ this year. Schools for special children teach them useful skills and educate them in a supportive environment. Daddy’s Home Special School (Margao), Shree Gujarati Samaj School for the Deaf and Dumb (Davorlim, Margao), Disha Charitable Trust - School for mentally retarded and slow learners (Panjim), Asha Deep Special School (Vasco), Lokvishwas School for the handicapped (Ponda), St. Francis Xavier Education Cum Vocational Centre for the handicapped (Old Goa) and Sanjay School and Sanjeevani School (Alto Porvorim) have been doing a commendable job. One major challenge in the years ahead: Making Goa’s cities disabled friendly. That means lowering sidewalk curbs to accommodate wheel chairs, erecting ramps, installing elevators, among other measures. To be sure, we’re a long way off from this reality that is now the norm in developed nations, especially since facilities for those without disabilities (sidewalks, roads, etc) are themselves inadequate. ------For any queries/rights of the differently abled, you may contact Avelino De Sa, C/o Star Investments, Opp. Head Post Office, Panaji, Goa - 403001 Email - drag.goa@gmail.com Phone - 0832-2427160

Legendary artists Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, Michael Woods, Krewella to scorch the stage

aking reigns of the holiday season, Sunburn Goa is not just a festival but a destination for music lovers and dance enthusiasts head off to cement their memories. This December too, the ‘mother of all’ festivals, Sunburn continues the bequest to music aficionados in India & worldwide with a line-up worthy for generations to remember by. In its 8th year of providing unique dance music experiences, 2014 will earmark new beginnings as the stage in Goa is set for the biggest line-up of over 150 artists. Sunburn Goa announces eight different stages with every stage catering to diverse genres of electronic dance music. Every single genre including Trap, Dubstep, Drum N Bass, Hardstyle, House, Tech house, deep house, electro, Psy Trance, Electronica live has played a role in shaping the music surge in our country and Sunburn has spearheaded this movement. The benefits are endless and pouring from all directions if you pick up the tickets. First off, there is a unique Psystage that will play host to the top artists from across the world. Next up you can get an aerial view of the festival with Hot Air Balloon rides and acrobatic airborne acts at the festival. Sunburn Goa will also offer jet skiing, Paragliding, Banana Boat rides at affordable prices which will keep your adrenaline pumping. So do not wait for Christmas to come, go pick up your tickets and get ready for Asia’s biggest music festival in Vagator, Goa on 27th, 28th & 29th December 2014 Check out the complete line-up below. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike The high energy brotherly duo have been wreaking havoc across the world with their chart topping numbers, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have continued to shower their fans with love, music, energy and of course never-ending Champagne. The deadly duo are known for their huge remix cuts, immense original tracks including Wakanda, Chattahochee and many more. The pair have played a significant part in the shaping of the megafestival Tomorrowland’s theme number and have always featured amongst its a-list stars. Knife Party The Australian electronic dance music duo comprising of the drum and bass band Pendulum, Rob Swire and Gareth

McGrillen are the spinners of magical dance web to all their fans. Ranked currently on number 25 on DJ Mag’s annual poll, Knife Party have destroyed dance floors worldwide with fantastic numbers such as Internet Friends, LRAD, Bonfire, Fake Blood, Centipede and many more. They have been associated with acts such as Steve Aoki, Swedish House Mafia and will present a moombahton, drumstep stage to the audience. Sander Van Doorn Oliver Heldens, the mastermind behind the infamous name Sander Van Doorn is a class apart when it comes to electronic dance music. He remains the unbeatable demi-god of progressive house, big room and trance. He is one of the most influential and popular DJs in dance music today. Krewella The hottest women in electronic dance music, Krewella is an electro group from Chicago needs no introduction. They made their debut in the summer of 2011 and have not looked back since then. The energy and diversity of the trio is unmatched and they defy the norms of electronic dance music. With inexorable growling bass, fans will find themselves raging harder than they ever have before. Baauer Fresh and uplifting sounds combined with a talent for explosive trap music, Baauer is a household name for trap music lovers across the world. Baauer has produced remixes for Nero, The Prodigy, Flosstradamus and No Doubt and has been producing music since he was a mere 13. Danny Avila Spanish born Danny Avila is the boss when it comes to Electro house, big room house, Dutch house, and trap. He has worked with Tiësto, Deniz Koyu, The Black Eyed Peas and Fedde Le Grand. His first set was in 2010 in the Spanish club Kapital. In 2011, he was nominated as the “DJ Revelación” at the Vicious Music Awards by Ron Barceló 2011. Deniz Koyu Every music lovers dream, Deniz Koyu is a man with many talents. He is one spectacular producer who counts Fedde Le Grand, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Tiësto, Avicii, Alesso, Erick Morillo, David Guetta and Calvin Harris among his biggest fans – the man behind hits ‘Tung’, ‘Hertz’, ‘Bong’,

Dubvision The name DubVision may sound familiar. Tied to the biggest record label of all times (Spinnin Records) DubVision have created a massive buzz with their chart busting number “All By Myself”. Far Too Loud Far Too Loud, a.k.a. Oli Cash, has gained a reputation for hi-tech, dancefloor-destroying music that makes people throw their hands in the air and go crazy. HeadHunterz Dutch hardstyle producer Willem Rebergen better known by his stage name Headhunterz has become the biggest name in hardstyle music with his trance influenced melodies and distorted pitched kicks. He has performed at every major hardstyle event including Qlimax, Defqon.1, Q-Base, inQontrol, Jamie Jones Jamie Jones is a Welsh DJ, producer, member of electronic music group ‘Hot Natured’, and the head of the record label Hot Creations. In 2011, he was polled as the world’s foremost DJ by online dance music magazine Resident Advisor and in 2012 he received mainstream success with Hot Natured’s single Benediction. Klingande Klingande is a French deep house producer with a prominent use of the piano and the saxophone. Fairly new onto the scene and working vigorously since 2012, Cédric- the man behind Klingande says he is highly influenced by Swedish House Mafia. MAKJ At 23, Mackenzie John most famously known as MAKJ is one talented prodigal son of dance music fraternity. Honing and perfecting his skills over several years MAKJ has Dj’ed at exclusive enues across US, Europe and many more continents. Michael Woods With releases on the labels such as Mau5trap, Toolroom Records and Ministry of Sound, it is indeed honoured as one of the greatest artists, Michael Woods descends upon the hallowed grounds of Sunburn Goa 2014. Matthew Koma Famously known for his collaboration with record breaking artist Zedd, Matthew Koma is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Inspired by Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen, Koma started his music career in punk rock,

later transitioning into a mixture of genres ranging from pop and hip-hop to EDM. New World Sound The youngest and most boisterous growing talent of dance music New World sound is an Australian duo composed of Tyrone James and Jesse Taylor. In 2013, they released the single, “Flute”, with Thomas Newson. Oliver $ The Producer/DJ duo of U-Tern and Oligee, is the mean machine behind phenomenal numbers. They are responsible for some of the funkiest, toughest, and most diverse dance music today. After spending years writing, producing, DJing and digging for vinyl, U-Tern and Oligee linked up in LA to forge something groundbreaking Paris Blohm After producing for 7 years and gathering support from Tiesto, Hardwell, and Sander Van Doorn, to name a few Paris Blohm has come a long way. His stellar productions has caught the attention of the label giant Interscope Records, with whom he signed a management deal. Paul Oakenfold Three times Grammy nominated DJ & producer Paul Oakenfold is the original pioneer and icon of global trance scene. His creation “Trance Mission” has brought a fresh audio visual experience to the hottest dance floors as Paul introduced his famous Full on Fluoro” sound, which has gathered incredible popularity in Europe. Sasha Alexander Paul Coe is a UK-based producer better known as Sasha and he began his career in the late 90s in acid house. Sasha has remixed tracks for artists such as Madonna, The Chemical Brothers and Hot Chip. His remix of Felix da Housecat’s “Watching Cars Go By” earned him a 2004 Grammy nomination. The burgeoning of young dance music talent in India has been widely supported by Sunburn at every festival. Keeping up to the glocal audience that they cater too, Sunburn Goa will also host Anish Sood, Algorythm, Delhi Sultante X Begum x (Live), Dualist Inquiry Band (Live), Joshi, EZ Riser, Shaan, Reggae Rajahs and many more.So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets TODAY!

Friday, December 12, 2014

Great Goan Experiences Canopy Eco – Tours Offers a wide variety of experiences including nature-treks, butterfly tours, dragonfly and damselfly tours, plus boat safaris on the Zuari River as well as their original unique birding tour. At Housing Board Colony, Margao +91 9764261711, +91 9764052225 Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory A small park on a hill that’s a great place to spot stunningly beautiful butterflies. Near Tropical Spice Plantation, Ponda +91 832 2985174, +91 9822125474 The Bushmasters Owner Rahul Alvares is one of our state’s most experienced snake rescuers. Snake Watch programmes costs Rs. 1600 per person inclusive of transport and breakfast. At Almeida Vaddo, Parra 6.30 am to 9.30 am +91 9881961071

Water sports Champion’s Yacht Club Unlimited fun on water. Drive exciting luxury cruise boats and enjoy other rides. At Mayam Lake, Bicholim +91 832 6517080 www.championsyachtclub.com Water Splash Cruises A large fleet of Catamarans, Boats, and Cruisers & Yachts: take to the water, the sea, the sky. At Models Status, Dona Paula www.watersplashcruises.com +91 8888864347 Sea Wave Water Sports Enjoy parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, bump rides, jet skiing, water skiing, dolphin trips and more. At Calangute +91 832 2276362

Dominic Water Sports Canoeing, Water Scooter Rides, Water Skiing, Windsurfing  At Sinquerim Beach, Bardez Goan Banana’s Water sports Backwater Crocodile Cruise, Banana Rides, Boat Rides, Bumper Rides, Dolphin Cruise, Fishing, Parasailing, Water Skiing Special Feature Opposite Hacienda Hotel, Baga Road, Calangute, Goa +91 832-2276362

Water Park Splashdown Water park Calangute - Anjuna Rd, Anjuna 10.30 am to 6.30 pm +91 9637424023/024 www.splashdowngoa.com The Camelot Water World Baga Road, Calangute 10.30 am to 6.30 pm +91 9740072377/+91 7722040888 www.thecamelotresortgoa.com

Notable Forts Aguada Fort Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort Daily 10 am to 5.30 pm At Candolim Reis Magos Fort This Fort, surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically Portuguese turrets, was erected in 1551 to protect the narrowest point at the mouth of the Mandovi estuary. The fort stands on the north bank of the Mandovi River at Reis Magos, and is visible from the Panjim side of the Mandovi River. At Verem 10.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2410711/ +91 832 2410715

Dec 12 Onwards

Dec 19 to Dec 23

Scaravelli Inspired Yoga with Rupert Johnson Every Mon/Wed/Fri Drop in rs.500/At Shala 142, Assagao 8.30 am to 10am +91 9821138131.

Camera Our City, OUR Angle An Exhibition of photography on the culture & heritage of Goa Dec 19 -23, 2014 - Gallery Exhibition +91 9370757910 | +91 9474990892

Dec 14 Grand Hyatt Goa Farmers’ Market A Sunday getaway for the whole family. The market personifies the Goan way of life, celebrating food, drinks, artisans, jewellers, florists, designers and vendors from different walks of life. Live music, beer and wine stalls will create a festive atmosphere. Get a family caricature or portrait from our artist, let your little ones enjoy temporary tattoos, nail art, hair beading, or capture fun moments at 16th century chapel Photo booth. At Palace Lawns, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 11 am to 7 pm +91 832 301 1234

Nov 22 to Jan 4 Exposition of St. Francis Xavier This is the decennial exposition of the sacred relics of Goa`s patron saint, St Francis Xavier. See the Cover Story in this edition of Goa Streets. At Se Cathedral, Old Goa

Dec 12 to Dec 14 Goa 1st Swimming pool Robot Exhibition Fully automatic effortless pool cleaning of any size At White Square Nirvana, Guirim 10 am to 8 pm +91 9870959554

Dec 12, 13, 14

Atlantis Water Sports Everything under the sun and in the water, with a premium placed on safety and quality service. At Baga Bazar, Next to Tito’s Lane +91 9890047272 www.atlantiswatersports.com

Tiracol Fort The fort was originally built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, the Raja of Sawantwadi, in the 17th century. Now, in a state of ruins, Fort Tiracol has been converted into a luxury hotel, the Fort Tiracol Heritage. Well worth a visit At Tiracol, Keri

Aqua Sports India Fishing, Motor Boat Rides, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Water Scooter Rides At 5th Floor, Nizari Bhavan, Menezes Braganza Road, Panaji +91 832 2231215, +91 832 2426967

Cabo de Rama Fort Interesting fort named after Lord Rama. Inside the fort, check out the church of Santo Antonio, still used by devotees. At Cola Beach

Dec 18, 20

Bogmalo Beach Park Plaza Resort  Body Boards, Motor Boat Rides, Parasailing, Water Scooter Rides, Water Skiing, Windsurfing  At Bogmalo Beach, Bogmalo +91 832 2538222

Chapora Fort One of the most loved forts of Goa, it was built in place of an older fort on the same location after the MarathaPortuguese war. At Vagator

Goa River Marathon Organised by Vasco Sports Club Charity city Fun Run/Walk At Ravindra Bhavan, Baina Beach, Vasco 9 am onwards +91 832 2726980

Events at Carpe Diem Christmas Bazaar on the 20th of December 2014! For those of you interested in displaying for products, call or email to book your stall! And art exhibition by veteran artists until the 18th of December.  The gallery is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm.  At Carpe Diem, Majorda   +91 832-2881035/ 8888862462

Till Jan 15 Unique Rosaries A collection of unique rosaries At Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa +91 832 228 5299 Every Friday - Wellness Day and Sundowners Unwind and relax at “Shamana Spa”, spend your day indulging in yoga, meditation or get your own health package customized by trainers, or just pamper yourself with popular Balinese massage. Follow this up with a laidback evening with a special menu of frozen margaritas, as you soak in the sunset at Capiz Bar. At Shamana Spa and Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 8:00 am – Sundown Every Monday - Go Fish Go out fishing with local fishermen, bring back your catch and ask our chefs to cook it to your liking. At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 301 1234

Supermarkets in Goa Big G   Big G has eight levels of exclusive shopping with a restaurant, supermarket and the best of brands of various items to boot.   Margao, Salcete   +91 832 2702995    Maple Leaf Supermarket   Maple Leaf Supermarket is a selfservice grocery store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments.  Porvorim, Bardez  +91 832 6454099   Ajay Supermarket  Morod Village Road, Mapusa   +91 832 6520196   Magsons Supermarket Hopping off and Shopping On!  Caranzalem +91 832 2464704 Porvorim +91 7507807004   Newton’s Supermarket  Major District Road, Candolim  +91 832 2489056    Delfinos Supermarket   Delfinos HyMart has something for everyone—the widest range of items manufactured locally, in the country and imported.   Candolim.   +91 832-2489972 / 73

Borkar Supermarket   Lake Plaza Building, Margao   +91 832 2743680/ 2743699

Museums San Thome Museum  Behold awell-keptdisplay of old machines and artefacts demonstrating technical evolution. At Varca   9:00 am to 8:00 pm  +91 9822363917 | +91 832 2771000 Goa Chitra   With a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum that focuses on Goa’s traditional agrarian lifestyle and technology. Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9:00 am to 5:00 pm   +91 832 6570877  Email: goachitra@gmail.com   Museum Of Christian Art   At the Convent of Santa Monica, you may pray if you wish to, else just soak in the ambience of peace. Old Goa From 9:30 am to 5:00 pm   +91 832 2285299  Goa Science Centre  The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world. Here you’ll find some extremely interesting exhibits aimed at explaining you scientific principles. Miramar   10:00 am to 6:00 pm  +91 832 2463426    Naval Aviation Museum   Displaying a number of vintage aircraft and armaments used at different stages by Naval Aviation dating back to the 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history. Near Bogmalo Beach  10:00 am to 5:00 pm  +91 832 2538668    Archaeological Museum   Here you can check out the sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, antiques from the Hindu period, and currencies that the Portuguese left behind.  Old Goa  9:00 am to 5:00 pm   +91 832 2285333    Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum inOoty, here’s to you Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. It has over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more. Gandhi Circle, Old Goa  9.30 am to 7.30 pm  +91 9970126202

16 Friday, December 12, 2014

Fiction

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE

By Anthony Doerr Scribner With brisk chapters and sumptuous language, Doerr’s second novel follows two characters whose paths will intersect in the waning days of World War II: an orphaned engineering prodigy recruited into the Nazi ranks, and a blind French girl who joins the Resistance. Tackling questions of survival, endurance and moral obligations during wartime, the book is as precise and artful and ingenious as the puzzle boxes the heroine’s locksmith father builds for her. Impressively, it is also a vastly entertaining feat of storytelling.

DEPT. OF SPECULATION

By Jenny Offill Alfred A. Knopf Offill’s slender and cannily paced novel, her second, assembles fragments, observations, meditations and different points of view to chart the course of a troubled marriage. Wry and devastating in equal measure, the novel is a cracked mirror that throws light in every direction — on music and literature; science and philosophy; marriage and motherhood and infidelity; and especially love and the grueling rigors of domestic life. Part elegy and part primal scream, it’s a profound and unexpectedly buoyant performance.

EUPHORIA

By Lily King Atlantic Monthly Press In 1933, the anthropologist Margaret Mead took a field trip to the Sepik River in New Guinea with her second husband; they met and collaborated with the man who would become her third. King has taken the known details of that actual event and created this exquisite novel, her fourth, about the rewards and disappointments of intellectual ambition and physical desire. The result is an intelligent, sensual tale told with a suitable mix of precision and heat.

FAMILY LIFE

By Akhil Sharma W. W. Norton & Company Sharma’s austere but moving novel tells the semiautobiographical story of a family that immigrates from India to Queens, and has just begun to build a new life when the elder son suffers severe brain damage in a swimming pool accident. Deeply unnerving and gorgeously tender, the book chronicles how grief renders the parents unable to cherish and raise their other son; love, it suggests, becomes warped and jagged and even seemingly vanishes in the midst of mourning.

REDEPLOYMENT

By Phil Klay The Penguin Press In this brilliant debut story collection, Klay — a former Marine who served in Iraq — shows what happens when young, heavily armed Americans collide with a fractured and deeply foreign country few of them even remotely understand. Iraq comes across not merely as a theater of war but as a laboratory for the human condition in extremis. The collection is hilarious, biting, whipsawing and sad: the best thing written so far on what the war did to people’s souls.

Each year, the editors of the New York Times Book Review choose what they believe are the year’s 10 best books. Are they always right? Perhaps not. Are there many book that deserve to be on this list but are not? Of course. Still, it’s worth taking a look at their choices, and even more worth picking up a copy of many of these books. Read on!

Nonfiction

CAN’T WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING MORE PLEASANT?

By Roz Chast Bloomsbury Cartoons, it turns out, are tailor-made for the absurdities of old age, illness and dementia. In Chast’s devastating and sublime graphic memoir, the odd dramas and repetitive minutiae find perfect expression in her signature antic drawings as she describes helping her parents navigate their final years — from packing up their cluttered Brooklyn apartment to getting a seat at the “right” table in the nursing home. No one has perfect parents, and no one can write a perfect book about them. But Chast has come close.

ON IMMUNITY: An Inoculation

By Eula Biss Graywolf Press In this spellbinding blend of memoir, science journalism and literary criticism, Biss unpacks what the fear of vaccines tells us about larger anxieties involving purity, contamination and interdependency. Deeply researched and anchored in Biss’s own experiences as a new mother, this ferociously intelligent book is itself an inoculation against bad science and superstition, and a reminder that we owe one another our lives.

PENELOPE FITZGERALD: A Life

By Hermione Lee Alfred A. Knopf The life and times of that elusive, original miracle worker, the English novelist and biographer Penelope Fitzgerald, have been brilliantly captured by Lee, previously the author of masterly portraits of Virginia Woolf, Willa Cather and Edith Wharton. Growing up steeped in literature but sidetracked by the vicissitudes of life, Fitzgerald published her first book at 58 and did not become famous until she was 80. But her fiction, when it finally emerged, had a tamped-down force and intense compression, as if the decades-long wait had worked its own clarifying, crystallizing magic.

THE SIXTH EXTINCTION: An Unnatural History

By Elizabeth Kolbert Henry Holt & Company Kolbert reports from the front lines of the violent collision between civilization and our planet’s ecosystem — from the Great Barrier Reef to her own backyard — in this, her third, book. Traveling to some of the world’s remotest corners, she examines how man-made climate change threatens to eliminate 20 to 50 percent of all living species on earth within this century. This is environmental writing at its most rigorous and richly detailed — and as riveting as any thriller.

THIRTEEN DAYS IN SEPTEMBER: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David

By Lawrence Wright Alfred A. Knopf In 1978, over 13 days at Camp David, Anwar Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter hammered out a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt that remains the most profound diplomatic achievement to emerge from the Mideast conflict. In a fascinating account of the talks, Wright combines history, politics and, most of all, a gripping drama of three clashing personalities into a tale of constant plot twists and dark humor. He reminds us that Carter’s visionary idealism and doggedness represented an act of surpassing political courage.

Arts & Entertainment 17 Nov 13 to Jan 12, 2015

Until Dec 31

An Exhibition of Selected Paintings Angelo da Fonseca Retrospective Monday to Friday At Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2417772/ +91 832 2414971

Exhibition of Czech Castles An Exhibition of the National Museum of Czech Republic on the Czech Castles will be inaugurated by HE Miloslac Stasek   At Kala Academy, Panjim   10 am to 7 pm  +91832 242 0450

Dec 6 to Jan 25, 2015

Galleries of Note

Sensorium - Sunaparanta Goa Festival of Arts, Literature & Ideas. Anusha Yadav, Curator, Indian Memory Project A People History. Dayanita Singh - Offset. Farrokh Chothia - Jazz. Fausto Giaccone- Macondo, The World of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Gopika Chowfla- Flesh. Jesus Clavero Rodrigues, Curator - Photo Poetry, Octavio Paz in India. Regina Anzenberger, Curator - Handmade Preferred. Sohrab Hura - Life is Elsewhere. Sooni Taraporewala- Screenplay to Screen At Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts, Panjim 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2421311

Off The Wall A collectible of deeply astounding works of art displayed on daily basis at this thoughtful art cafe. Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim 10:30 am to 11:30 pm +91 9820083497 | +91 9823289123

Dec 9 to Dec 13

Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of the local culture with figurative work of Goan artists.  Near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim  9:00 am to 8:00 pm  +91 9822168703   Mario Art Gallery   Discover the original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/cartoonist Mario Miranda. Here you can buy “The Life of Mario”, as well as prints, mounted prints, frames, tiles, mugs, card sets and other books.  ‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9:00 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2410711

Exhibition and sale "Handcrafted in Goa" Featuring handcrafted creations by 13 ladies from Goa At Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim 0832 222 4143

Gallery Gitanjali   An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter is worth hopping into when you’re in the area. Fontainhas, Panjim  9:00 am to 9:00 pm  +91 9823572035

48TH Mando Festival Organised by Goa Culture and Social Centre in collaboration with Dept. Of Art & Culture A rich repertoire of Mandos/ Dulpods & Mando Dances At Kala Academy Auditorium, Panjim 5 pm onwards +91 9921207297

Casa Araujo Alvares  Goan heritage at its best and even better when it’s automated. Rediscover Goan heritage at this 250 year old mansion equipped with automated lighting and sound.  Entry Fee: Rs.50   Big Foot, Loutolim   9:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2777034  Email: bigfoottrust@gmail.com

Dec 11 to Dec 12

Dec 12 to Dec 16 An Exhibition of Paintings By two of Goa's talented and experienced artists with two Striking themes Celebrating “Goa, From Yesterday” by Inacio Alvares And “Nature as it is” by Jerson Antao At Entertainment society of Goa, Panjim On Dec 12 @ 11 am to 7.30 pm On Dec 13 to Dec 16 @ 9.30 am to 7.30 pm +91 9881883573/ +91 9819501536

Until Dec 15 Children’s Tiatr Festival The 5th Children Tiatr Festival organised by the Tiatr Academy of Goa At Gomant Vidhya Nike tan, Margao Daily at 3.30 pm +91 832 271 0847

Until Dec 18 Goan Treasures Expressions By Contemporary Artists Featuring Sonia Rodriguez, Yolanda de Sousa, Nirupa Naik, Viraj Naik, Norman Tagore, and Sadguru Chendvankar At Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Majorda 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2881035/ +91 8888862462

Art Chamber: Galleria de Belas Artes  One of the more interesting and pleasant art centres in the state, featuring confident acrylic strokes that are somewhat three dimensional, put across the canvas by Yolanda De Souza and others. The musical acts here are worth looking out for.  Gaura Vaddo, Calangute   10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm   +91 832 2277144 | +91 9823217435 Moksa Art Gallery   Here you will find some immensely conceptual paintings by Salvadoran Fernandez and others.  Naik Waddo, Calangute  9:30 am to 8:30 pm +91 832 2281121 | +91 9326717386   Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts   The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, an in-house film club, sketch club, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. The red velvet cupcakes at Bodega are a must try! At Altinho, Panjim   10:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2421311   Gallery Esperance   Go back in time and delve in the nostalgia of art in Oils, Watercolours, Crayons Portraits, Landscape and Still Life Photographs.   Near the Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm  +91 9545536437

Steven Gutkin, the venture’s chief mentor, is an awardwinning journalist who has reported from some two dozen countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas. An international newsman for 25 years, Steven served as Bureau Chief with the Associated Press, the world’s largest news gathering organization, in Israel and Venezuela, as well as AP’s Chief of Southeast Asia Services in Singapore and Indonesia, and Senior Editor in the US. Steven covered the rise and fall of the Medellin and Cali cocaine cartels, rode into Kabul with a triumphant Northern Alliance and directed coverage of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza and Lebanon. The Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was caught because he lingered on the phone with his son to answer Steven’s questions, and the cops traced the call. Steven covered the killing of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Mexico, the death of Yasser Arafat, a coup in Fiji and the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. He also led AP's coverage of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Steven has also worked for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek and CBS Radio. Marisha Dutt, Publisher and Editor of Goa Streets, is a former Marketing and Advertising Manager with The Wall Street Journal in Singapore. She took a break from work to raise her two boys in Indonesia, Israel and the United States. She has a Masters Degree in Marketing from The University of Strathclyde in the UK and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations. She was born in Assam, India and spent her early years on a tea plantation overlooking a pristine wildlife sanctuary. When she was 10, she and her family moved to Calcutta, where Marisha had the privilege of working alongside Mother Teresa. Later the family moved to Goa. Marisha and Steven were married 11 years ago on the Candolim beach. Shubham Gupta aka Shubhs, Content and Marketing Coordinator, is a 22 year old guy from Gurgaon. Being a foodie, music lover, and an avid appreciator of art, Shubhs has been previously associated with Times of India, Dentsu Digital, Channel V and AIESEC. Hippie at heart, Shubham loves to trek & travel to exotic destinations. In his meantime, he enjoys international cinema, singing, strumming the guitar, writing poetry and reading. With his knack in creative writing and passion for photography, he manages both visual and written content along with marketing operations. Radhika Naik, Marketing Executive. A Mapusa resident, Radhika enjoys siestas and, when awake, spending time with family. She was always a big fan of the news and is thrilled to be part of that world today. Music with a slow tempo is her favourite playlist. Nilesh Shetgaonkar, Administrative Assistant, is a happygo-lucky Morjim native who prides himself on living life to the fullest. He spent seven years in Dubai and loves football, cricket and trivia. Krishna S. Halankar, An integral member of the distribution and collection team, Krishna enjoys music, driving and to everyone’s surprise likes to shake a leg, too. When asked about his favourite drive, he says nothing beats the good ol’ drive from Goa to Mumbai. Vijay Gadekar, Distribution Team. Aside from being very handy in all things mechanical, Vijay is a big fan of football with an equal passion for quality beach time. Correspondents/Writers: Ethel Da Costa, Sheela Jaywant, Charlane Pereira e Rebello, Bina Datwani, Karan Bhagat, Perin Ilavia, Dielle D’Souza, Aparna Raut Desai, Anzil Fernandes, Crespo D’Souza, Sanket Sharma.

18 Feature

Premium Farmers Markets Begin at The Grand Hyatt

By Sapna Shahani

hose of you who think a farmers market is a congregation of gaoti vegetable sellers may be surprised at the kind of event planned for this Sunday December 14 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Bambolim. Farmers markets around the world and more recently in Indian metro cities have been associated with small-scale producers of healthy, organic foods, handmade crafts and natural fiber clothing. They bring together progressive communities that prefer healthy and eco-friendly lifestyles and often can afford the somewhat higher price tags associated with it. Restaurateur and TV show host Karen Anand is bringing her version of a farmers market to Goa this Sunday after a successful run in Pune and other cities. The daylong market from 11am to 7pm will feature tens of stalls featuring specialty foods, teas, wines, cheeses,

restaurants and more. Many well-known national and some local brands will be participating such as Sattvic Foods, a healthy snack company launched in Panjim recently and Natti’s Naturals, a health food store in Anjuna. Then there’s agave liquor brand Desmondji and Tea Trunk whose founders are also residents of Goa. Karen Anand will also launch her new line of gourmet products in Goa at the market under the brand KA Gourmet along with gift boxes for the festive season. The Grand Hyatt plans to continue organizing similar markets on their picturesque and sprawling lawns every Sunday, and will extend invites to vendors beyond the food and beverage industries. At the market, patrons would have the opportunity to explore new restaurants and old favourites in a ‘pop up’ experience. The hotel will also be showcasing some of their famed specialty cuisines including Indian, Arabic, Asian, Italian, Grills and Desserts. The Farmers’ Market will aim to attract everyone from chefs, restaurateurs, passionate amateur cooks and people who just happen to love eating and drinking and those looking out for a splendid time with families and friends. Karen Anand hopes “to create a market which becomes a repository of culinary knowledge and understanding. It’s a place to explore, to ask questions, to discover new flavours, to savour a unique atmosphere and to have fun!” “When we heard of this initiative by Karen Anand, which we believe is a very strong and innovative concept, we immediately foresaw

the tremendous potential it had for Goa, who has never witnessed anything like this before. In the past, the Farmers’ Market has demonstrated huge potential and success, and we are certain that the event at our property too will see huge traction from locals and also national and international tourists who would be in Goa during that time – December being one of Goa’s lucrative tourist months,” shares GM Jaco LeRoux The hotel aims to create a fun family environment with fun activities for kids, along with live music by the sensational and popular international music performers Jovan and Thelma. To ensure ease and comfort for parents of young children, Grand Hyatt Goa has sanctioned a play area for kids. Guests will also have access to the free-form outdoor swimming pool at the hotel. Best of all, there’s no entry fee! Beyond the Sunday farmers market events, the Grand Hyatt is upping the ante with different themes on other days too. On Mondays guests can ‘Go Fish’ with local fishermen and come back to have their catch cooked fresh. On Tuesdays the Indian restaurant ‘Chulha’ will lay out a culinary map of India and invite people in to learn how to make a dish, one-on-one from the chefs. Wednesdays are fashion-themed nights, where local artists and designers feature their latest collections. There will be live seafood stalls on Thursdays with live music by international duo Jovan and Thelma singing popular classics. Their new ‘Australian Bush BBQ’ themed restaurant will be highlighted on Fridays and Saturdays feature the sailing center, which is the only one within a five-star hotel property in the country. Families can learn how to sail, do wind surfing, kayaking, and groups can do team building exercises as well. The novel aspect of the BBQ theme events are that visitors from outside the hotel are welcome to book a picnic setting, where everything from the rug to sit on to the picnic basket is laid out for you. All that’s left is to order your grilled vegetable or meat of choice. There’s an exciting New Year’s Eve masquerade style party planned as well where delightful stages, gardens and unexpected performers will be set up, along the lines of international theatrical spectacles such as Russia’s ‘Midsummer Nights Dream’ and the Tomorrow Land festival. The evening is designed to feel like an escape from reality. Revelers will be able to borrow or buy costumes and get professional makeup and hair done at the in-house Snip salon to transform themselves into a surreal persona for one night. 

Art Escape invites International Artists for Saturday Night Concert

ixed Manoeuvres is the new collaborative project of Italian guitarist, Giuliano Modarelli and UK Beatboxer and Vocal Sculptor, Jason Singh. Using just guitar and voice and a range of loop pedals and effects, these two internationally celebrated musicians take listeners on a musical journey with whistle stop tours through the streets of London, Indian Raga’s, Rhythms of Mali, Ambient natural environments and everything in between, created entirely through two acoustic instruments!

Giuliano Modarelli (Italy) is one of the most interesting musicians to emerge from the world music scene over the last few years. His strong compositional style, studious attitude and unique approach to the acoustic guitar through the application of sarod technique has led to collaborations with masters of Hindustani music, including Grammy award winner, Bickram Ghosh, Paban Das Baul (Real World) and Mercury prize winner, Talvin Singh, as well as work with internationally renowned artists from many other traditions, such as South-African contemporary dancer Gregory Maqoma, Belgian choreographer, Sidi Larbi and Kora maestro Sura Susso.

Jason Singh is a musician, composer, sound artist and workshop facilitator. Known predominately for his as work as a vocal sculptor and beatboxer, Singh’s musical beginnings initially started with drums, percussion, turntables, computers, electronic instruments and samplers. Today, Singh’s sound and music output is generated through his ongoing exploration of the human voice and its application to art, music technology, education, nature and the environment. As well as being a solo artist and performer,Jason also collaborates with a diverse range of organisations and artists, some of which include; BBC, National Trust, SONOS, BFI, V&A Museum, Southbank Centre, Jaipur Literature Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Serious, Nitin Sawhney, Rokia Traore, Sebastian Rochford, Leafcutter John, Tim Exile and Arun Ghosh. Singh’s passion lies in multi-disciplinary and cross art form collaborations and his vocal creations constantly find their way moving through music, sound art, live performance, television, dance, poetry, theatre, film, science, textiles, ceramics, education and research.

LADIES NIGHT/ FASHION NIGHT, EVERY WEDNESDAYS AT THE GRAND HYATT GOA

uxury Hotel & Resort - Grand Hyatt Goa and Think Geek Media is proud to present the Ladies Night/ Fashion Night, which will be a showcase of some of the most promising and upcoming women in the industry from diverse fields ranging from fashion and hospitality to name a few. In what will be a special ushering of the Christmas spirit, Kitchen Guru KORNELIA SANTARO will take you through an indulgent journey to ‘Chocolate Christmas Wonderland’, demonstrating how easy it is to make truffles in the comfort of one’s private kitchens. At this showcase, guests will learn how to make mocha, coconut and white chocolate truffles, the perfect Christmas gift for your near and dear ones. Kornelia will dare chocoholics to explore wild taste combinations at the chocolate fountains. For instance, did you ever wonder how fried bacon tastes coated in dark chocolate? Or, mint leaves with white chocolate? The Verandah will be surrounded by a buffet of chocolate truffles and Kornelia urges to bring your taste buds along with you. Also on display will be the Author’s popular cookbooks Kornelia's Kitchen–Mediterranean Cooking for India, and Kornelia's Kitchen 2-Cooking for Allergies for foodies wanting to learn her secrets. Both books have won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: an award founded by Edouard Cointreau in Paris and called the

Olympics of cookbook awards. Giving the festive season a touch of glamour and sizzle will be designer MANISHA KENKRE SALKAR with her festive `Styler Grand Collection’ of lounge, club and cocktail wear, lending to the evening an unbridled opulence of textures and colours. Manisha will exhibit how lycra, chiffon, raw silks could lend a touch of romance to your evening wear wardrobe through relaxed silhouettes, bold lines, easy on the fabric minimum embellishments that give the garments a light weight drape and longer leaner flow on the body. A Fashion POP-UP at the venue by Manisha will enable guests to see and buy the garments at accessible prices. Every Wednesday, Grand Hyatt Goa and Think Geek Media will showcase talent with a specially designed À-la-carte menu by Chef Shane O'Neill and his team, inviting visitors for great evenings of fashion, talent, lifestyle and music by international duo Jovan and Thelma. FOR RESERVATION CALL GRAND HYATT GOA&#39;S RESORT CENTER 0832 3011234. FOR PARTICIPATION CONTACT: ETHELDACOSTA@GMAIL.COM

Just sit back and relax while we do the cleaning, Goa !!!!

n today’s fast paced world, free time is hard to come by. One of Steve Jobs famous quotes highlights the importance of time very explicitly “My favourite things in life don't cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” Hence one of the ways by which this priceless resource can be saved is with the help of robots. Robots have come a long way since their invention and today they enhance almost every sector. They are becoming more and more advanced by the day and the core advantages that they provide are precision, quality and efficiency. For the longest time robots were believed to exist only in movies, in manufacturing units and in houses of the rich in the west. But SK Robotics (India) has brought about a change in

epublic of Noodles is a dining experience like none other - one that promises you an unforgettable journey through a world of flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Burma. The restaurant with its understated elegance, accentuated by traditional and contemporary Indonesian and Thai artifacts blends the modern with the traditional in style, making dining here a truly pleasurable experience. RON as it is fondly called is the award winning pan-Asian restaurant at Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Goa. Located just 250 meters from Candolim beach, the resort is in close proximity to all hip and happening beaches and is a perfect choice for people looking for some lip-smacking food. Known for its signature dishes that include stir fries, clay pot dishes, curries and noodle preparations, the non-vegetarian cuisine on offer complements a connoisseur’s palate. Vegetarians too have a rich menu to choose from. Among the must-try dishes for starters are Grilled Mushrooms with Burnt Chilly and Tamarind Marinade or Popiah Je - Vegetable Spring Rolls with Orange Chilly Dip. For nonvegetarians, the must-haves include Banana Leaf wrapped Grilled Fish in Balinese Spices, Nyonya Fried Chicken with Lemon Grass Sambal and Wok Flashed Thai Garlic Pepper Prawns. For the soup-lovers, the restaurant presents

that perception. The company is India's 1st robot manufacturer, assembler, distributor and service provider of robots having consumer, industrial and commercial applications. The firm’s forte lies in its robots which are used for cleaning because they are effective, efficient and highly affordable. The enterprise does not limit itself to just dealing with robots but also firmly believes that robots are a major step towards the empowerment and growth of mankind. This is an idea that is common to the entire SK Robotics team. Our esteemed founder Mr.Nitin Motani sheds light on the same in his own words “All men posses brain of equal sizes, it is the cumbersome and mundane tasks that constrains their time and willingness, that can otherwise be dedicated towards growth and intellectual development.” Therefore we at SK Robotics (India) continuously strive to provide the best robotic solutions and products with a soul objective to make your life easier and more productive. Why waste time vacuuming your floors and suction cleaning your pools, when our

an appetizing array of all-time favorites including the Tom Yum Goong and Aromatic Clear Soup with Pokchoy and Shitake which is full of enticing flavors. A wide variety of interesting Wok- Stir Fries that include Lamb with Young Peppercorns and Quick Fried Vegetables with Ginger Wine Sauce go perfectly with the mains. Republic of Noodles is famous for its claypot curries as well, and the Burmese Chicken Curry cannot be missed. At RON, the selection of noodles on the menu is quite incredible. One can pick from Indonesian Mee Goreng with Vegetables, Thai Chilli Basil Noodles, Bangkok Style Pahd Thai Noodles with Wok Seared Prawns and more. A meal at RON cannot be complete without trying its delectable desserts. For the sweettooth’s, the signature Water Chestnut Rubies and Longan in Coconut Milk is definitely a must have. Republic of Noodles has been awarded as one of Asia's finest restaurants by The Miele Guide, a regional guide book to restaurants in Asia. It has been awarded the Times Food Award in the category of 'Best pan-Asian Restaurant in North Goa' for the year 2010 & 2011. Republic of Noodles takes food enthusiasts to a completely new level of dining experience and looks forward to welcoming them on an exotic journey across South-East Asia”.

smart robots can clean them for you. So it’s time to sit back and relax Goa and let our smart & easy-to-use robots take over. Come on Goa, we heartily invite you to our expo at White Square Nirvana, AgnichoVaddo, Guitim,Bardez, Goa on the 12th to 14th, from 10am to 8pm. For any further information feel free to contact us on the following number - +91- 9870959554.

Poolside Ecstasy at Hotel Clematis

Even though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find Clematis right in the middle of the busy beach belt of Candolim, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be surprised to notice a quiet poolside restaurant called AquaMarine. With mouth watering seafood, mesmerising view and an apt setting for a romantic evening, the silence gets swayed away by melodious live music acts to ignite the romance furthermore. So what are you waiting for? Reserve your table today! Do too try the BMW or the Bob Marley hookah for a night to remember.

Welcom to the Garden of Dreams Escape from reality! This 31st December, Grand Hyatt Goa will transport you to a bygone era of unparalleled enchantment where fantasy rules the world. For the first time ever, A THEATRICAL night with 100 world-class performers and ONE experience you will never forget! A whimsical & captivating evening with abundance of jaw-dropping acts, inspiring artistry, international singers, musicians and many more unexpected happenings continuing with our DJ building up the evening towards 2015. There are no boundaries to this night and you will be completely absorbed in all. BOOK YOU SEAT NOW OR you may end up repenting the entire year. Welcom Drinks @ 7:30 pm and Garden of Dreams - show starts at 9:00 p.m. For more details call 0832 3011332

Friday, December 12, 2014